Split Supreme Court Denies Clerical Worker Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Claim

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a clerical worker failed to establish her claim for benefits for a diagnosis of bilateral carpal tunnel. Case: Jones v. Princeton Community Hospital Association, No. 19-0719, 12/11/2020, published. Facts: Tammy L. Jones worked for the Princeton Community Hospital Association as a clerk/secretary. In February 2017, Jones underwent electromyography by Dr. Richard Weiss. The results revealed mild bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Jones went to see Dr. Todd Smith in April 2017, complaining of pain and numbness in both hands. She reported difficu...